BDP International wins President's E Star Award

PHILADELPHIA - (BUSINESS WIRE) - BDP International has won the prestigious 2009 President's "E Star" Award for Export Service.

Twenty-one companies that excel at exporting were honored by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke on Nov. 5 as recipients of the Presidential "E" and "E Star" Awards during a ceremony at the National District Export Council Conference. The awards are the highest U.S. government recognition any domestic entity may receive for supporting export activity.

Philadelphia-based BDP is one of only four companies in the U.S. to receive the "E Star" award this year, and one of only two in the category of export service.

"BDP International has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion," Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said in presenting the award. "Your increase in export servicing sales, from $18.1 million in 2005 to $35.4 million in 2008, is impressive. Your company's expansion to 23 U.S. facilities and operations centers in 120 countries is a reflection of your superior customer service. BDP International's achievements undoubtedly have contributed to national export expansion efforts that support the U.S. economy and create American jobs."

The award was accepted by H. Timothy Bolte, BDP vice president, and Michael Ford, vice president of regulatory compliance and quality.

This is the second time that BDP has won an export award from the U.S. Department of Commerce. In 1997, BDP was awarded the President's "E" Award for excellence in exporting, the highest U.S. award for American exporters. The "E Star" award is given for continued efforts to improve U.S. export service. Only winners of the "E" Award can compete for the "E Star" award.

BDP International is one of the leading privately held freight logistics/transportation management firms based in the United States. It operates freight logistics centers in more than 20 cities throughout North America and a network of subsidiaries, joint ventures and strategic partnerships in 121 countries.

BDP was lauded for its dedication to research and education in the industry, including initiatives to assist export clients in logistics and operational matters. In April 2006, BDP surveyed shippers to determine their understanding of non-vessel operating common carrier confidential service agreements. In May 2007, BDP in conjunction with St. Joseph's University surveyed multi-national companies in the chemical, consumer goods, industrial and retail sectors regarding global supply chains.

"We are unaware of any company that provides more market guidance and current trade information to all of their stakeholders than BDP International," said BDP CEO Rich Bolte. "This award is a validation that our collaborative approach to global logistics have not only helped our clients but contributed to U.S. export expansion."

BDP has also established offices and warehouse facilities throughout the commercial world. This expansion gives clients access to on-site local distribution experts who are bilingual, knowledgeable about the market and available to accompany and advise BDP clients in negotiations with local industry.

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